Clayton, NC vs Temple City, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 180). Temple City leads in median household income ($95,263 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 30,216 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Temple City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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D-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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